Many companies are creating some fantastic deals for creative people who are faced with losing a lot of work and having a lot of time on their hands. Affinity has just announced some excellent offers that will allow you to learn some new software and also save you money. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

The post Great Photography Ideas for When You Are Stuck Indoors appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. In Australia right now, it’s bushfire season. And this year, it has been a particularly bad one. That means that for a significant part of the Summer so far, I’ve been stuck indoors trying to avoid noxious bush fire smoke. To top it off, now we have the Coronavirus to contend with. Usually, the majority of my photography is based outside. But to keep myself sane, I’ve been busying myself with photography projects around the house. Here are some tried-and-tested photography ideas for when you are stuck indoors. f/7.1 1/40 ISO 500 Photograph the ordinary When you’re stuck...

There are loads of cameras with incredible capabilities out there that make getting images under even the most difficult conditions possible. However, could you spend just a few dollars on a camera and still take great images? This fun video shows what you can accomplish with a 30-year-old camera from a thrift store. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

The post File Management Tips to Create a More Efficient Photography Workflow appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jackie Lamas. As you gain more clients, this also means that you’ll have to start implementing a more efficient workflow so that you can work quickly and get your images to your clients. In this article, we’re going to explain some file management tips to help you stay organized session to session. What is a photography workflow? A workflow is a process in which a photographer has a file management system in place that helps them to get images edited and processed faster and more efficiently. Basically, it’s a way to organize your images so that you can get...

As coronavirus continues to cause shutdowns across many industries around the globe, the camera world is feeling the effects too. Nikon is the latest to announce restrictions, as they have shut down their repair program for the time being and will not be accepting any gear. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Most photographers with some experience behind them wouldn't buy a new camera body and include a kit lens in their deal. Maybe that philosophy needs rethinking. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Robert K Baggs

Photo By Denis Dessoliers Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Freezing and Cold” by Denis Dessoliers. Location: Preachers Point, Alberta. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Denis Dessoliers appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Fujifilm turned the medium format world on its head with its GFX series of cameras, which offers medium format capabilities in cameras that compete with full frame prices. Now, you can get an even better deal, as the Fujifilm GFX 50R is on sale for $1,000 off for the next week only. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

You might not know the Wanaka Tree by name, but there is a very good chance you have seen the iconic willow tree before. Sadly, vandals recently attacked the famous tree with a saw, mangling its natural beauty. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Alex Cooke

Apple has announced the fastest, most cutting-edge iPad Pro it has ever produced, alongside a new, more capable keyboard. The latest iteration of Apple's flagship tablet also boasts a dual-camera setup and LIDAR scanner that expand the possibilities for creatives. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Brian Pernicone

The radial filter in Lightroom and Camera Raw is a powerful tool if you know how to use it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Mads Peter Iversen

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Green appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. This week’s photography challenge topic is the color GREEN! Photo by dPS Guest Author, Ramakant Sharda Another fun challenge. You can capture the color purple in so many ways. There are so many things you can take photos of with the color green. If you are indoors, photograph your indoor plants, experiment with macro and still life. Grab green things from the kitchen cupboards and play with flat lay photography. Alternatively, hang out in your yard and photograph the birds, trees, or insects. Or cars driving past on the street. There are so many options! So, check out these pics to give...

Photo By Timothy Minnick Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Tree in Fog and Ice” by Timothy Minnick. Location: Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas. “A solitary tree stands shrouded in fog and covered with ice from an early fall ice storm in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park,” describes Minnick. Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 100mm F 2.8 IS L macro lens. Exposure: 1/2500 sec., f/5, ISO 800. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Timothy Minnick appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

Photography equipment can be pretty daunting at times, especially with such variety and costs attached to it, but out of all of the gear, lighting is perhaps the most confusing area to buy into. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Scott Choucino

The post Canon Explorers of Light – Q&A with Photographer Vanessa Joy appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. In this Canon Explorers of Light Q&A series, we interview several professional photographers who are a part of Canon’s Explorers of Light program. The Explorers of Light Program, running since 1995, boasts some incredibly talented photographers. These photographers have spent years honing their craft, and influence and educate other photographers of all levels – something, we at dPS, can respect and relate to. In this Canon Explorers of Light Q&A series, we interview photographer Vanessa Joy. She shares her experiences and gives tips to upcoming photographers. Photographer Vanessa Joy Photographer Vanessa Joy is a Canon Explorer of...

Here’s one from the vault which was inspired by a question on my Facebook page on Tuesday about how to reset the Crop tool to its original starting place without exiting the tool itself (it’s #10 below). Anyway, lots of helpful stuff here to take us into the weekend, and it’s on all of those hidden reset buttons and shortcuts. Besides the obvious “Reset” button at the bottom of the Right Side panels in Lightroom, there are a number of ways to reset part of your editing, or even all of your edits, and here are ten of my favorites: #1: To reset just the sliders in the middle section of the Basic Panel, double-click directly on the word “Tone” (as seen...

The post 3 Ways Photography Can Ease Anxiety appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Anxiety is a condition that can be utterly debilitating. From intrusive anxious thoughts to overwhelming fear or panic, anxiety can make it difficult to cope with everyday life. Fortunately, studies have demonstrated that it is possible to lessen the effects of anxiety through art therapy. In this article I’ll have a look at some of the ways photography can ease anxiety symptoms. f/1.8 1/4000 ISO 100 1. Perspective One of the key ways photography can ease anxiety is through perspective. In photography circles, perspective usually refers to the camera’s point of view. Perspective can also be used to describe the relationship...

Wedding photographers are being hit hard during COVID-19/coronavirus shutdowns. With events anywhere from 100, to 50, to 10 people being shut down, dependent on the city, couples and photographers alike are scrambling to pick up the pieces. With the coronavirus switching things up for the peak of wedding season in many markets, it has left wedding photographers wondering how to fill the gap. Until it’s safe to resume with events, there are other ways to fill it. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Megan Breukelman

Using Adobe Photoshop to composite images can seem like a dark art at first, and while there are a vast array of techniques to learn, this excellent video makes a great introduction, teaching you how to completely transform this photograph. [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day

GoPro’s dominance has shifted slightly in recent years but when it comes to dedicated action cams with incredible stabilization, it’s hard to beat. That performance comes at a price, however, so what do you get when you buy yourself a budget option? [ Read More ]Original linkOriginal author: Andy Day